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EA Sports welcomes you to the future of sports gaming with NHL 09. Building on the title that won seven Sports Game of the Year awards, NHL 09 continues to evolve the NHL franchise with added depth, improved accessibility and a whole new way to play the game. The game brings Be A Pro to the ice, which allows gamers to step on the ice as themselves through a dynamic camera angle as they play their way through a career in the NHL. Expanding on an already impressive lineup of teams and leagues, NHL 09 will have full dynasty modes for several European countries reflecting the global appeal of the sport of hockey.

Be A Pro—NHL 09 will put you on the ice with a dynamic new camera as you play the role of one player on a team. With pop-up feedback given on your performance as you play, you will know exactly where you’re excelling and what parts of your game need improvement.

Be A Pro starts your career off in the ranks of the NHL and challenges you to become one of the best in the league.

Rookie Controls— Hit, pass, shoot, and score using the simplified two-button control system. Now even players new to the game can challenge the best of the best.

European Leagues - Reflecting the global appeal of the sport, NHL 09 will have full dynasty modes for the official Swedish, Finnish, Czech and German Leagues as well introducing, for the first time ever, a season mode for the Russian Super League.

Tutorial Videos—Ideal for newcomers to the game, or the sport in general, this all-new system will teach you how to shoot, skate and deke before you hit the ice for the first time.